Cicero companies responded to a reported apartment fire at 1401 51st Court early Monday afternoon. Arriving companies had smoke at the eaves of the three-story, frame, multi-unit building. After companies were forced out of the structure they setup for defensive operations and upgraded to a Box Alarm about 30 minutes later.

Several hand lines were used as well as master streams from Cicero Truck 2, Stickney Truck 1201, and Cicero Truck 1. There was a special call for the Forest Park tower ladder which went into service after Cicero Truck 1 was shut down. All Cicero engines were pumping in addition engines from Stickney and Lyons.

Several photographers were at the scene.

Video from Steve Redick

Images from Larry Shapiro

fire trucks at fire scene

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firefighters with hose at fire scene

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Pirece fire truck at fire scene

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E-ONE fire truck at fire scene

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fire trucks at fire scene

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Aerial Innovations fire truck at fire scene

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firefighters with hose at fire scene

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firefighters rescue pets from fire

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firefighter rescues dog from fire

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firefighter and fire truck covered with ice

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fire chief portrait at fire scene

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E-ONE fire truck at fire scene

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firefighter portrait at fire scene

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Fire Chief Gordon J Nord, Jr

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firefighter portrait at fire scene

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fire department canteen and rehab unit

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African American firefighter pulls hose at fire scene

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fire chief supervises over haul

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fire chief over hauls fire scene

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